Ive got an 8 watt exo terra heat pad that i was thinking about sticking to the back of a ten gallon glass aquarium. would it break the glass or hurt the tank in anyway? It says for glass only so im assuming itll be ok but i just wanted some experienced opinions. Thanks
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Exo terra heat mat on glass ok?
ronald_durst
Jun 03, 2007 09:46 PM
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Shadow4108
Jun 03, 2007 09:57 PM
I'm not sure what brand UTH I have, (it was black box,it had a dragon on the front I think) But I have had it stuck to my tank for several months and have not had a problem.
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mannyrottie
Jun 03, 2007 10:03 PM
Just make sure to have a thermostat on it so it does not get too hot and break the glass. Also I have heard of people elevating their tanks with 2x4's on each side so under tank can breathe. Might just be a precaution but it might make a difference.
ronald_durst
Jun 03, 2007 11:09 PM
Actually i was gonna stick it to the back of the tank.
melindaste
Jun 04, 2007 01:28 PM
I used mine under and it worked fine. I personally like belly heat better than back. Under should be finebut definatally get a thermastat to moniter temps.
pasnakeman
Jun 04, 2007 03:51 PM
bottom is better i used this method on glass before and had no issues, just use some type of substrate to prevert the snake from touching the bare glass
